Offerman bat attack trial begins

Updated 4:58 pm, Thursday, July 17, 2014

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Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans tries to prevent Long Island Duck's (18) Jose Offerman from hitting Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech with a bat during an Atlantic League baseball game in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Beech struck Offerman with a pitch, causing Offerman to rush the mound. Offerman was later arrested on charges of second-degree assault.Photo: Christian Abraham